Thursday July 7, 2011

The California Wine Festival - a tradition in Santa
Barbara!
Santa Barbara, CA Now in it's 8th year, the California Wine
Festival's three days of wine events are scheduled for July
14-15-16, in picturesque Santa Barbara, CA.

"We're expecting another great festival this year, Director Don
Fritzen said. "Our new Orange County California Wine Festival sold
out last year and we expect the same here in our original home base
where we've always enjoyed tremendous support." Organizers are
expecting a wide variety of wineries from every wine region in
California to pour at the prestigious three days of events, plus
regional microbreweries, some imported wine and even vodka and
tequila tasting exhibitors. "We're also working hard to attract the
best local and regional restaurants and gourmet food purveyors from
around the country", Fritzen said. Of course, live musical
entertainment has been lined up at all three events to provide an
exciting sound track to this outdoor extravaganza.

Emily Kaufmann, the growing company's new Vice President of
Festival Operations agrees with Fritzen's vision of a bright
future, "We're beginning to attract some national sponsorships
along with more significant wineries and gourmet food purveyors.
Our brand has stood the test of time, and we've always maintained
the highest standard of wine, food and fun entertainment, giving
our guests more for their dollar.

Elite wineries, gourmet food manufacturers, top restaurants, and
especially event sponsors recognize the value they receive from
marketing to CWF's high profile clientele in an environment of
prestigious wines, foods and lots of sun and fun." Kaufmann
concluded "Tickets are going on sale sooner than ever before this
year as demand seems to continue to rise for California Wine
Festival's blend of quality wines and gourmet foods, presented in a
one-of-a-kind California setting. "Better buy early and take
advantage of our early bird prices, as we expect to sell out again,
Kaufmann warned!"

Thursday, July 14, 6:30-9 pm.
"Old Spanish Nights Wine Tasting," is a celebration of wines,
foods and music true to Santa Barbara's Spanish roots. The historic
De La Guerra Adobe Courtyard, site of the original Spanish fiesta's
in downtown Santa Barbara, will provide the perfect setting for
this exciting evening of wine and food festivities. A large
contingent of California and Spanish wineries will showcase their
world-class wines accompanied by a spicy array of appetizers from
top local restaurants. Colorful Flamenco dancers, accompanied by
blazing guitars and hot Latin sounds will keep everyone 'caliente'
throughout the event.

Friday July 15, 2011
4:30-6:00 pm
"Riedel Wine Glass Seminar & Tasting" The California Wine
Festival will host a Riedel "Glassware Journey" tasting/seminar at
the Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort where attendees will explore
how the shape and size of the glass effects the perception of the
wine on the palate. This educational and fun seminar and wine
tasting will be conducted by an expert from the world famous Riedel
Glassware Company, preeminent wine glassware manufacturer. Each
attendee will receive their own set (to take home) of four varietal
specific wine glasses (valued at $123) for the seminar/tasting.
Guests attending this fascinating class will also get "front of the
line" privileges if attending the CWF Sunset Rare & Reserve
Wine Tasting immediately following the seminar.

6:30-9:00 pm.
"Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting", limited to just 600
lucky ticketholders, this is the toughest ticket in town!
California's best winemakers dust off their rare and reserve level
bottles in a wine-lovers fantasy night of sipping the "GOOD STUFF"!
Some wines being poured are impossible to buy! -- no longer in
distribution. Some are proprietor's reserves or end-of-vintage
wines. A sparkling champagne reception greets guests who will then
be treated to Napa trophy cabs, rare bottles from Sonoma, the high
Sierras, California's Central Coast, Santa Barbara County's best
and more. Top chefs from Santa Barbara's most popular restaurants
will prepare amazing hot and cold gourmet appetizers while live
jazz keeps things super cool. The charming old-world carousel at
Chase Palm Park Plaza provides the backdrop for this romantic
summer night under the stars.

Saturday, July 16,1:00 -4 pm.
"Beachside Food & Wine Fest" This ever-popular wine event will
hit Santa Barbara's sun-splashed beachside location for a day of
sun, sea, wine, food and music. Literally hundreds of premium
California wines are served up along with the best of the regional
microbreweries, local top chefs and food purveyors and vendors of
all things related to wine. Tickets are available on the Festival's
website (www.californiawinefestival.com), at local wine shops, the
Arlington Box. An auction of exotic super-sized-wine bottles
including dozens of magnums, double magnums and even a few
Jeroboams will raise money for Foodbank of Santa Barbara.

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